Kurtis

Kurtis Meaning & Origin

About Kurtis
The surname Kurtis is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Curtis," which means "courteous" or "polite." It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was well-mannered or had a courteous demeanor. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Kurtis can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for their politeness or courteous behavior.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kurtis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kurtis: 369
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55619
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kurtis based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kurtis is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRTS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER1 T IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈkərtɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kurtis in Braille

Here's how to represent Kurtis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kurtis in braille

How to sign the name Kurtis using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kurtis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kurtis in sign language

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